Hot Press Chatroom @ Electric Picnic: SOAK

Bridie Monds-Watson came straight from the stage to the sofa, ready to discuss school expulsion, lyrical inspiration and an extraordinary year with our man Olaf Tyaransen

It’s been an extraordinary year for Bridie Monds-Watson, who’s making quite the name for herself as SOAK. After storming the Electric Picnic, she bounced straight over to the Hot Press Chatroom, to have a natter with Olaf Tyaransen.

Their conversation runs the gamut: from the importance of assistance from Snow Patrol and Chvrches to why GSCEs are as far as her school qualifications go, and from tattoos to streaming services. It’s a great watch – give it a whirl below.

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